...last but not least { al ajillo shrimp }

A traditional appetizer that can also be the center of the meal, it suits both a picnic or a fancy dinner at home. Using pre-cooked shrimp cuts back on the preparation time.

camarão 'al ajillo'.

1 + 1/2 chávena de camarão cozido

3 dentes de alho grandes, picados

azeite

açafrão

mistura de 5 pimentas, moídas na hora

cominhos

manjericão

cerca de 20g de manteiga

sal

Descascar o camarão, deixando apenas a cabeça e a cauda.

Saltear o alho e um pouquinho de açafrão em bastante azeite.

Acrescentar o camarão, temperar com sal e deixar saltear.

Quando estiver quase pronto, juntar as pimentas e as ervas e misturar bem.

Juntar a manteiga e misturar, deixando derreter.

Servir imediatamente.

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'al ajillo' shrimp.

1 + 1/2 cups cooked shrimp

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

olive oil

saffron

freshly ground pepper mix

cummin

basil

about 20g butter

salt

Unpeel the shrimp, leaving only the head and tails.

Sauté garlic and a little saffron in olive oil.

Add shrimp, season with salt and let cook.

When it is almost done, add the pepper and herbs and mix well.

Add the butter and stir, letting it melt.

Serve immediately.